Siwon and me had pinned down Min Jin and Yan Suk to the couch in my office. Since my office is glassed, the entire office was trying to get a sneak peek into what was happening inside. All of the employees including the two thought they were in some sort of serious trouble. But little did they know, that Siwon and me were trying to pull a prank on them.
“Ok Yan Suk, spill it! Since when has this been happening?” I gestured pointing at Min Jin.
“Well, for about 7 months.”
“Seven?!?”
“Yes……I asked her and…….”
“Did you know about this Siwon?” I asked and then winked for him to act really serious.
“Nope, not even a little! Well-done Min Jin! You act really well!” Siwon said with a very straight face, which made me giggle at the situation.
“Please Mr. Siwon, please don’t fire me! Please” Min Jin suddenly started pleading honestly.
“And what do you have to say Yan Suk?” I asked with a very fierce face.
“Please Ms. Dara, I……I’m really sorry. I should have told you about our relationship. I’m very sorry. But I really like her and I like my job too. I promise, I will not make such a mistake again. Sorry. I’m really very sorry.” Yan Suk pleaded with tears filling his eyes.
Listing to his and her confession, I thought, I should not push it and further and finally broke the cover.
“OMG, Yan Suk!” I started laughing
“We were just joking with you guys. Cheer up you guys. Whay would you think we would fire you? you both are amazing in your work, and your relationship with each othr is personal. It is not bothering our work, so it’s all good for us. Besides, I think you guys, look cute together. Also, remember you had caught us red handed too.” I said.
“You were playing with us?” a shocked Yan Suk asked
“Of course we were. All four of us are partners in crime.” Siwon said.
“But guys, whatever, it may be, in the work place, everything will be professional. I don’t want any mess-ups or any problems. I want you both to work diligently for the launch of the brand. Got it?” I asked the two who were a bit confused with our little prank.
“Yes.” They whispered.
“Okay, on that note, make sure, we all seal our lips on our relationship.” I gestured my hands pointing at Siwon.”
“You don’t want people to know about us?” he asked
“No I don’t!..............at least not now.”
“Why?”
“Because, it is first of all not professional and you brand comes first for me and not you!”
“What is wrong with you? I wanted to announce our relationship to everyone!”
“You got to wait a little while, Siwon.” I said looking at his ever-mesmerizing eyes.
There was a sudden tensed silence in between us. Understanding the situation, Yan Suk, cleared his throat to remind us that we had company.
“So, work yes…..go.”



It has been a month since me and Siwon started our relationship. But literally we had not seen each other at all. May be for a coffee during office hours or may be after is all we could get some personal time. Yes, it is a fact that we saw each other in the office everyday, but both, as agreed kept our relationship discreet and professional. So we had no feelings overflow during such a time. I earned to be with Siwon, for some silly reason.

“Hey!” I popped into her office with some papers.
“Hey! What is it?”
“The papers for the French designers have been passed of as positive by our audit department and I’ve asked Min Jin to send them an email confirming their status with us.”
“Well that’s one agenda done.”
“So tomorrow is the weekend. Any plans?”
“No not really.” She said as she gazed upon her remaining paper work.
“In that case can I take you out for a date then? It will be our first date. It’s been a while since we spent time together.”
“Well……..” she dragged for a little bit looking again at her pending work.
“That would be delightful.” She finally said.
I flashed a smile at her, to which she blushed.
“Fantastic, I’ll pick you up at around 7?”
“Sure.”


I did not over dress, yet, I dressed well, just to impress my man. I wore my white cotton dress with some accessories.
“Hey Dara, im here, you ready?”
“Yes, I’ll be there in two.”
I walked down to see Siwon waiting for me with bunch of white roses in his hands.
“Here these are for you.” he handed me the bouquet of flowers.
“Oh thank you! They are lovely.”
“Beautiful flowers for the beautiful lady.” He said making me blush.
The gentleman he is, he opened the door for me. I slided in like a princess.
We started off. “Where are we going?” I asked to the handsomely driving Siwon.
“To a place that is very personal to me.”
“And where is that?”
“You will know in a while.”
“Ok…” I said giving him a suspicious smile.
After about ten minute ride, we reached a modern Seoul sky rise building. He drove directly into the basement parking.
“Where is this? I thought we would be going to a restaurant.”
“Well, this is much better than any restaurant. It’s my home.”
“You brought me to your place?”
“Yes!”
I was honestly shocked and surprised for him to make such a move. Yes it is fact that I have never been to his place before, but all of sudden now, why? Besides, when just both of us are around, what if anyone of us loose our self-control? There were soo many thoughts rushing in my head.
“You ok?” Siwon asked.
“Yeah..yeah” I assured him.
“Good. This way.
“I’m in the penthouse. This is our company building, so get a discount.”
“No way! Wow a discount!” I said sarcastically to which Siwon just laughed.
We reached his 45th floor The Penthouse. Damn the views were just….were just breathtaking! I was able to see the entire city from here.
“Are you kidding me? You’ve got an amazing place! Gosh look at it.!” I said with excitement.
She was very excited to see my apartment. But at the same time, she had a film of worry on her face. But I promised myself to be gentleman tonight. I wanted her to see the real me. The me who cooks for him, the one who plays basketball like a teenager, the one reads kids comics, the one who watched romantic comedies. The real me.
“Come in, I’ve prepared something for you.” I escorted her into my living.
I presented in a margarita cup, a blue drink with fancy fruit accessories on them.
“Ooooo this is good. What is it?”
“This is the famous Siwon drink. You drink and you will be charmed!”
“but what if I’m am already charmed? By the drink and tis maker?”
“Then you’re going to love the double shot.” He said and approached me closely. But instead of making any racy moves, he pulled my hand and took me on a house tour.
“So this is the bath and I’ve got a Jacuzzi. I like to spend some me time in the bath. Then, this is the kitchen, the store, the office and the bedroom. So what do you think?
“Well I absolutely love your office.”
“Why? Why the office?”
“Because, its got that Umph, feeling. It just that, when you enter the room, you will want to work. I feel that that room will bring out the best in you.”
“Thanks” I said. I like the way she thought. Very career focused and attention to details that she likes the most.
*beep, beep; I heard the oven announcing it completion coking the chicken I put in.
“Excuse me, I think dinner is ready. Why don’t you have a seat in the balcony? I’ve lid the table.
I went out to the spacious balcony where I over taken by the beautiful table laid in front of me. A round table; well draped with an half white, lacy table cloth. Shining china glistened under the moon light, the eight stick silver candle stand took the center table which decorated the table elegantly. The beautiful roses at the foot of the candle stand were so romantic and dreamy. As I was staring at this amazing table when Siwon came from behind yelling, “Move! Move! Move!” holding a big casserole of chicken pot pie.
“Wow that smells amazing.”
“I hope it tastes good too.”
“I’m sure it will.”
We sat to have our dinner. “Wine for the lady?”
“Sure, today is a special occasion and a glass wont hurt.”
“Why? Do you not drink?”
“Actually yes. I don’t. But I do have a glass of wine or champagne on occasions and when I’m with loved ones.”
“That’ quiet surprising. I thought you would be some sot of a heavy drinker.”
“That’s actually what many think. Being in the fashion industry and I spend most of my time with the French who love their wines but I don’t drink.”
She flashed her smile.
We spoke about a lot of things. I told her about my school life and so did she. We exchanged a lot of ideas we have about different things and life in general. We had many in common and a few discrepancies. But it is something like that, which made our conversation interesting. We finished and she immediately helped me to clear up the table. No matter how much I stopped her, she insisted. I liked that.
As we were clearing my small kitchen she asked, “ You live alone? Cook for yourself and all that?”
“Yes. I like my space and it just gives me some me time. But I make it a point to spend the weekend with my mum and dad no matter what” As I said this I noticed her looking at me and listening to me with utmost concentration. “But with this being said, sometimes I do feel lonely. Very lonely.”
There was a moment of intense silence between us. “So dessert. My favorite part!”
“So is mine!”
I brought out a tray full of chocolate fudges. “wow! That’s amazing!” she immediately took out a piece from the tray even before I put the tray down.
“ Hey slow down there!!”
“Sorry, chocolate always wins me!”
We went to the living room and I started to play Jurassic Park. Dara immediately squealed.
“What is wrong?”
“Are you kidding me? I love this movie! OMG!! OMG!! I love it!! I love it!!”
She snuggled next to me. This as the first time I was seeing her like this. So childish. A person who is very professional, egoistic and sometimes even arrogant at the work place, snuggles next to me picking out chocolate fudge from the tray and watching Dinosaurs eat people. She is such a crazy woman I thought and I like her for being this way.
“I did not know you like this movie.” She said without moving her eyes form the tv screen.
“I love this movie soo much!” without moving my eyes from her.
She turned around to look at me with her brown eyes. I melted in that look.

The movie finished and I asked her, “so what next?”
“Im heading home.”
“Why? Why so early?”
“Early? Siwon, its already 12.30am!!”
“So? Are you bored?”
“Bored? Are you kidding me? Everything today was perfect! The dinner, the dessert and the movie! It was perfect!!! But I think I should home.”
“No don’t go!” I whinnied and showed her my agyeo which was quiet a disaster.
“eeerrrmmm….what was that?”
“Sorry. But wait just a little more?”
“Sorry Siwon, work calls me….i have to wake up early tomorrow.”
I got up from the couch and picked up my bag. Surprising me, Siwon grabbed my hand and pulled me into his embrace from the back for a back hug. I was held so close and tightly by his strong hands around my waist. His warm breath was heating up my body. I was getting nervous and started to shiver.
“Don’t be nervous Dara. Trust me…please.” He whispered into my ears.
I looked up into the quiet room with full realization that Siwon was holding me. I then turned around and said to look looking directly into his eyes, “do you think I would have given you that kiss without trusting you?” after I said this, there was a flash between us and Siwon gave me that smile that always serenades me.
He held me closer, tighter and came slowly forward for a kiss. I was ready. I said to myself, “This guy is a keeper” and closed my eyes for his warm passionate lips to take over mine. Within seconds, I felt his chubby lips softly kissing me. So smoothly and softly, making me feel more womanly. I dropped my bang and wrapped my hands around Siwon’s neck pulling him closer. It may have been this action but the second later I wrapped my hands around him, he broke away from the kiss and pinned me against the nearest wall. Did I like this wild reaction? Hell yeah I did. Yes, I’m a girl, who likes girly things, but I do like bad boys too. And Siwon right now was teasing me with his hints of band boy-ness.
I pinned her to the wall with a ‘thud’ sound. She looked at me with such seductive eyes. I just wanted to make me mine tonight. Her eyes, lips, nose, cheeks, neck, everything was so inviting. My mind asked me “what happened to being gentlemanly?” but my heart was whispering to me, “she is yours….she is yours.” I listened to my heart. The way reacted did not offend her, she did not protest. So I’m sure she liked it. Without wasting a minute more, I kissed her wildly. I held her hips tightly to mine so that’s he does not move. She was slowly mving her hands up my body sending electric waves in me and wrapped her hands around my neck again. I was asking for her permission to enter her sweet mouth. I fought her my entry. But she did not permit me. She suddenly broke away from the kiss, “Siwon, Siwon stop…..stop.”
“Why? What is it? Did you not like it?”
“No its not that……..its just….not now. I’m sorry.”
I quickly moved away from him, picked my bag and headed towards the door.
“Dara, wait. Tell me what happened.”
“Nothing Siwon, it’s just I know where this is leading to, and I’m not ready.”
“Do you not trust me Dara?”
“Oh god Siwon, I trust you. I trust you a lot. Its just that…that…I’m a virgin.”
I finally confessed my secret to him. Don’t ask me why, but I just did. I was really worried how he was going to react. He has been finding out secrets after secrets of mine tonight.
He stepped closer to me, cupped my face in his hands and said, “That makes you a very precious one for me.”
“So you are not angry or frustrated?”
“Frustrated, yes, because, I could not have this sexy girl of mine tonight. Angry? Why would I be angry? I never believe in sex Dara, I always believe in making love. There is a lot of difference between the two. So when you are ready and when the time is right, we can............ Take your time.”
I was pleasantly shocked by his answer. I did not know what to do. He made my embarrassment go away and made me feel so empowered.
“Thank you.” I said and gave him my passionate kiss for the night.

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